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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.02, 13,279.54 and 2,279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.02, 13,279.54 and 2,279.22 is: 3,418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.02 : 13,279.54 = 2,279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.02/13,279.54 = 2,279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.02x = 13,279.54 × 2,279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.02x = 30,266,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,266,993.16/8,853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.83

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